Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Black Currant
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Carandas
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
karondas
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
karondas
In Greek
Windmill Palm
karondas
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
karondas
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
karondas
In Latin
Windmill Palm
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Gentianales
Family
Arecaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Karonda
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Windmill Palm and Karonda Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Karonda are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Karonda
Care of Windmill Palm and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.